Scottish government rejects new nuclear

Scottish government rejects new nuclear
10 October 2007

Scottish ministers have rejected new nuclear power stations in their response to the UK consultation on nuclear power.

New plants were described as “dangerous and unnecessary” by the Scottish government, which previously opted out of the separate Westminster consultation pursuing deep disposal of nuclear waste.

Energy minister Jim Mather wants the money that could be spent on nuclear power reallocated to make Scotland, and the UK, world leaders in renewable technology.

The Scottish government can veto any new nuclear plants through its right to refuse consent for onshore power stations over 50MW under the Electricity Act 1989.

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